Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW

sas6789 · 07-31-2012, 02:13 PM

Who wins?

MrBumboclart · 07-31-2012, 02:47 PM

160lb is the key. Eubank was a terrific puncher at this weight. I'll never forget him nailing that guy about 2 sec into the fight before the cameras had been set.

He was also a terrific mover with a cast-iron (and very overlooked) chin. It doesn't work out well for Iran. First he had to catch Chris who is quick and tricky and when he doesn he doesn't have the arseal to hurt him.

Late stoppage win for Eubank

Box-Fan · 07-31-2012, 05:39 PM

I'd actually give Barkley a chance if he fought like he did against Nunn and Duran, he proved he could really box in those fights depite losing both obviously. Otherwise Eubank mid to late TKO.

atberry · 08-01-2012, 06:52 AM

Eubank admits Barkley was the one fighter he wanted to avoid.

PowerPuncher · 08-01-2012, 07:10 AM

Eubank would outbox Barkley

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Originally Posted by atberry

Eubank admits Barkley was the one fighter he wanted to avoid.

When in reality he didn't and just wanted to avoid Jones, Toney and Nunn

Stevie G · 08-01-2012, 07:22 AM

Eubank's cleaner boxing would shade it. Maybe a split decision.

atberry · 08-01-2012, 04:24 PM

I'd go with Barkley via dec

sas6789 · 08-01-2012, 05:07 PM

I think Eubank late stoppage and Barkley would probably have an eye closed.

Box-Fan · 08-01-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by atberry

I'd go with Barkley via dec

That's a little strange considering all the people you say Eubank would beat now here's a guy who was 95% of the time perfect for Eubank style wise yet you think he would loose?

atberry · 08-01-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Box-Fan

That's a little strange considering all the people you say Eubank would beat now here's a guy who was 95% of the time perfect for Eubank style wise yet you think he would loose?

Barkley was too big, strong, tall, rangey and relentless for Eubank.

zadfrak · 08-04-2012, 02:12 AM

Barkley gets busted up and stopped. He'd be walking into punches and his skin will either swell up or cut. That Eubank chin takes anything Iran throws even if it lands. I think Chris uses his mobility and great boxing radar and fights from angles while Iran is on his railroad tracks throwing looping wide punches. One guy lands and the other guy's miss or get deflected.

Not as bad as the Toney or Maske fights, but this is the wrong guy for Iran to come out with a W against, and I think is a lopsided loss.

Box-Fan · 08-04-2012, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by atberry

Barkley was too big, strong, tall, rangey and relentless for Eubank.

Well, Benn was slightly smaller and shorter than Eubank and he beat barkley inside one round although he used dirty tactics along the way.

Unforgiven · 12-20-2012, 08:54 AM

Eubank would win a close decision, I think.

lufcrazy · 12-20-2012, 01:10 PM

Eubank had great skills but he couldn't avoid a fight bring close and competitive. Even when nigh on shut out by calzaghe, every round was close.

this fight gets a close decision arguable either way but I think ultimately Eubank should be favoured as he has pretty much every advantage.

View Poll Results: Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW
Eubank By Decision	8	50.00%
Eubank By KO/TKO	2	12.50%
Draw	0	0%
Barkley By Decision	5	31.25%
Barkley By KO/TKO	1	6.25%
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07-31-2012, 02:13 PM	#1
sas6789 Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 219 vCash: 500	Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW Who wins?
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07-31-2012, 02:47 PM	#2
MrBumboclart Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Birmingham Posts: 342 vCash: 500	Re: Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW 160lb is the key. Eubank was a terrific puncher at this weight. I'll never forget him nailing that guy about 2 sec into the fight before the cameras had been set. He was also a terrific mover with a cast-iron (and very overlooked) chin. It doesn't work out well for Iran. First he had to catch Chris who is quick and tricky and when he doesn he doesn't have the arseal to hurt him. Late stoppage win for Eubank
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07-31-2012, 05:39 PM	#3
Box-Fan Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 168 vCash: 500	Re: Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW I'd actually give Barkley a chance if he fought like he did against Nunn and Duran, he proved he could really box in those fights depite losing both obviously. Otherwise Eubank mid to late TKO.
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08-01-2012, 06:52 AM	#4
atberry Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,963 vCash: 1000	Re: Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW Eubank admits Barkley was the one fighter he wanted to avoid.
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08-01-2012, 07:22 AM	#6
Stevie G Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London,England Posts: 10,623 vCash: 1000	Re: Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW Eubank's cleaner boxing would shade it. Maybe a split decision.
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08-01-2012, 04:24 PM	#7
atberry Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,963 vCash: 1000	Re: Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW I'd go with Barkley via dec
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08-01-2012, 05:07 PM	#8
sas6789 Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 219 vCash: 500	Re: Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW I think Eubank late stoppage and Barkley would probably have an eye closed.
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zadfrak Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,108 vCash: 1000	Re: Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW Barkley gets busted up and stopped. He'd be walking into punches and his skin will either swell up or cut. That Eubank chin takes anything Iran throws even if it lands. I think Chris uses his mobility and great boxing radar and fights from angles while Iran is on his railroad tracks throwing looping wide punches. One guy lands and the other guy's miss or get deflected. Not as bad as the Toney or Maske fights, but this is the wrong guy for Iran to come out with a W against, and I think is a lopsided loss.
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12-20-2012, 08:54 AM	#13
Unforgiven Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 13,141 vCash: 1000	Re: Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW Eubank would win a close decision, I think.
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12-20-2012, 01:10 PM	#14
lufcrazy requiescat in pace East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England, Up North Posts: 22,709 vCash: 330	Re: Chris Eubank vs Iran Barkley At MW Eubank had great skills but he couldn't avoid a fight bring close and competitive. Even when nigh on shut out by calzaghe, every round was close. this fight gets a close decision arguable either way but I think ultimately Eubank should be favoured as he has pretty much every advantage.
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